Ronaldo Thanks Fans After His 2008 Season Beats Messi in Ballon d’Or of All Time Poll

Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked supporters after his 2008 Manchester United campaign was voted the greatest in the Ballon d’Or of All Time public poll. Lionel Messi’s 2012 season finished second, while Ronaldo’s 2017 campaign came third. The Portuguese star wrote that football belongs to the fans, describing the recognition as theirs too. His message has renewed debate because he previously questioned the credibility of individual awards and their selection processes. Unlike the annual Ballon d’Or, which is decided by journalists, this poll relied on paid public votes and allowed multiple entries. Ronaldo scored 42 goals for Manchester United in 2008, helping the club win the Premier League and Champions League.

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